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GATE Safe Score 2026 - Candidates who are attempting the GATE 2026 exam must be aware of the GATE 2026 safe score. The score that candidates should aim for to be able to qualify for the exam and apply for admission is called the GATE 2026 safe score. According to the GATE previous year trends, 60 to 75+ marks for IITs, 40 to 50+ for top NITs, and 850+ score for PSUs, can be considered a GATE 2026 safe score. Achieving the GATE 2026 safe score enables candidates to comfortably apply for admission to MTech programmes in the GATE Participating institutes. Candidates can check the safe score for the GATE 2026 exam in this article.
While the above-mentioned marks can be used as a general safe score, the GATE 2026 safe score will differ for each specialisation and category. Candidates who clear the safe score will have a greater chance of getting admission through the GATE 2026 counselling. Candidates can also check out the GATE 2026 cutoffs to determine the ranks that they have to aim for admission. It is important to remember that the GATE 2026 safe score will be slightly higher than the GATE 2026 qualifying mark. Candidates should keep in mind that the safe scores of the GATE exam given here are an approximate estimate.
The Careers360 team determines the GATE safe score 2026 based on the previous year's GATE cutoffs. These safe scores are based on the previous year's data and, hence, are an approximate value. Candidates can refer to the table to learn what a safe score GATE 2026 for the various specialisations included in the GATE 2026 exam.
GATE Paper | GATE Safe Score |
Aerospace Engineering | 32 - 34 |
Agricultural Engineering | 24.6 - 26 |
Architecture and Planning | 40 - 43 |
Biomedical Engineering | 24 - 26 |
Biotechnology | 37 - 40.2 |
Civil Engineering | 27 - 29.5 |
Chemical Engineering | 24.1 - 26.3 |
Computer Science and Information Technology | 27 - 29.5 |
Chemistry | 24 - 27 |
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 36.5 - 38 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 24 - 26.7 |
Electrical Engineering | 25 - 28 |
Environmental Science and Engineering | 37.1 - 39.5 |
Ecology and Evolution | 35 - 37 |
Geomatics Engineering | 41 - 43 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geology) | 41.3 - 44 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) | 48.7 - 50.4 |
Instrumentation Engineering | 32 - 33.3 |
Mathematics | 24.5 - 26 |
Mechanical Engineering | 28 - 29.6 |
Mining Engineering | 24 - 26.7 |
Metallurgical Engineering | 40.1 - 43.5 |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 24.4 - 26 |
Petroleum Engineering | 41.6 - 43.7 |
Physics | 31 - 33.1 |
Production and Industrial Engineering | 29.7 - 31.2 |
Statistics | 26 - 28 |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | 27 - 29.8 |
Engineering Sciences | 35 - 36.4 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) | 36 - 38.1 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (English) | 47.7 - 49 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) | 48 - 50 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) | 38.5 - 40 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) | 52 - 54 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) | 27 - 35.6 |
Life Sciences | 28 - 30 |
Check the table to know the good gate score for IIT for various subjects based on the GATE cutoff.
Test Paper | Cut-off (GEN) | Cut-off (OBC-NCL/EWS) | Cut-off (SC/ST/PwD) |
Aerospace Engineering | 28.9 | 26 | 19.2 |
Agricultural Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Architecture and Planning | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Biomedical Engineering | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
Biotechnology | 28 | 25.2 | 18.6 |
Civil Engineering | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
Chemical Engineering | 27.7 | 24.9 | 18.4 |
Computer Science and Information Technology | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
Chemistry | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 29 | 26.1 | 19.3 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Electrical Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Environmental Science and Engineering | 26.1 | 23.4 | 17.4 |
Ecology and Evolution | 39.5 | 35.5 | 26.3 |
Geomatics Engineering | 25.7 | 23.1 | 17.1 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geology) | 38.4 | 34.5 | 25.5 |
Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Instrumentation Engineering | 25.6 | 23 | 17 |
Mathematics | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
Mechanical Engineering | 35.8 | 32.2 | 23.8 |
Mining Engineering | 30.6 | 27.5 | 20.4 |
Metallurgical Engineering | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 25.1 | 22.5 | 16.7 |
Petroleum Engineering | 31.1 | 27.9 | 20.7 |
Physics | 26.8 | 24.1 | 17.8 |
Production and Industrial Engineering | 35.6 | 32 | 23.7 |
Statistics | 30.2 | 27.1 | 20.1 |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | 34.7 | 31.2 | 23.1 |
Engineering Sciences | 35.4 | 31.8 | 23.5 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (English) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology) | 40 | 36 | 26.6 |
Life Sciences | 31.3 | 28.1 | 20.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE safe score 2026 refers to the score that candidates should score for a higher chance of qualifying for the exam and securing admission to MTech.
No. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum score required to qualify for GATE, while the safe score is a higher score that improves the chances of admission to IITs, NITs, or selection by PSUs. Qualifying for GATE does not guarantee admission to the candidate.
For IIT admissions, a safe GATE 2026 score is expected to be around 60 to 75+ marks, depending on the branch, category, and institute. However, it may be higher for branches that are higher in demand, such as CSE and EE.
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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can also find the answer key that will help you analyse your in-depth performance. Careers360 provides students with preparation tips that will help them utilise their time effectively in preparartion.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-metallurgical-question-papers
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Yes, you can get admission in M.Tech CSE without GATE .
Through university entrance exams
Many universities conduct their own M.Tech entrance exams. You have to qualify the test and sometimes attend an interview.
Through JET for M.Tech
JET (JAIN Entrance Test) is conducted by Jain University.
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No you cannot get admission to IIT for M Tech if your B Tech is not completed at the time of admission, even if you clear the GATE cutoff but Yes, you can appear for GATE 2028 in your 3rd year of B Tech even if your degree is
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The link to the question paper is attached here. You can access the question papers along with the answer key on the careers360 website. Careers360 also provides students with preparation tips that will help them in preparing and the mock test and analyse their in-depth performance.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/last-15-years-gate-papers-solutions
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Here is a link for the sample papers for GATE Exam with DA subjects. Tap on the link given below to open it:
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